express lanesexpress lanes executive workshop wednesday, september 18, 2013
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EXPRESS LANES
Executive WorkshopWednesday, September 18, 2013
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In an effort to better manage congestion and provide choices to drivers, Express Lanes must be considered for additional capacity on limited-access facilities on the State Highway System.
Secretary’s Express Lanes Vision
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• Priced Managed Lanes– Express Lanes
• Non-Priced Managed Lanes– Bus Rapid Transit Lanes– Truck only lanes
Focus on Express Lanes
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Agenda
1. Directive 2. Framework3. Guiding Principles (6)4. Exceptions Process5. Next Steps
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1. Feasibility Assessment2. Vehicle Eligibility3. Revenue Potential and Toll Collection4. Operations5. Design6. Communications
Guiding Principles
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Framework
VISION
•Secretary’s Vision sets the direction
PRINCIPLES
•Guiding Principles support CPR
•Development involved District visits, multi-day statewide workshop in January 2013, and coordination with FHWA
HANDBOOK
•Statewide applicability with process to address regional needs
•Provides details for implementation and application of Vision and Principles
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• Outline process for districts to request an exception to the guiding principles and more detailed guidance that will be included in the Statewide Handbook
• Potential Exceptions– Trucks– Time of Day/Dynamic Pricing– Toll Rate Signage– General Purpose and Express Lane Separation– Express Lane Ingress and Egress– Express Lane Striping
Exceptions Process
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Next Steps
• Develop communication materials to share Statewide Express Lanes Vision and Guiding Principles
• Refine Framework for Exceptions Process• Develop Statewide Express Lanes Handbook • Develop Design and Operating Standards for Express
Lanes
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Next Steps
• Develop Regional Transportation Concept of Operations– Define Roles and Responsibilities– Issues and Agreements– Framework for Future
SE FL RCTO Partners
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Jennifer Fortunas, P.E.Florida DOT - Systems Planning Office605 Suwannee Street, MS 19Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450Phone: 850-414-4909 Fax: 850-414-4876 [email protected]
Discussion and Questions